How Racism Makes Us Sick

Explore how racism impacts public health in this thought-provoking 18-minute TED talk by sociologist David R. Williams. Examine the striking levels of early death and poor health linked to skin color. Delve into the story of Clyde Murphy and understand why race matters in healthcare outcomes. Investigate the ways racism affects overall health and uncover instances of discrimination in medical care. Consider the role of affirmative action in addressing these disparities. Learn from Williams, the Norman Professor of Public Health at Harvard's T. H. Chan School of Public Health and Professor of African and African American Studies and Sociology at Harvard University, as he challenges viewers to confront and tackle this critical issue in society.

Intro
Clyde Murphy
Why race matters
How racism affects health
Discrimination in medical care
Affirmative action